10th Rd. over Cow Creek Overflow
PoorRice County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.1N of Chase · Structure no. 000800715005206
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th Rd. over Cow Creek Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Rd. over Cow Creek Overflow in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 10th Rd. over Cow Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is 10th Rd. over Cow Creek Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 10th Rd. over Cow Creek Overflow carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 10th Rd. over Cow Creek Overflow?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 10th Rd. over Cow Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.